Sports Betting in Wisconsin

Retail Only

By DawBets · Last verified: November 2026

Quick answer: Statewide online sports betting is not available in Wisconsin, but 8 CFTC-regulated prediction markets and 2 sweepstakes sportsbooks remain available under separate regulatory frameworks.

Licensed Sportsbooks

Not available. Wisconsin currently allows retail (in-person) sports betting only. Online and mobile sports betting is not yet available.

Prediction Markets

Federally regulated by the CFTC. Trade event contracts on an exchange model — separate from state-licensed sportsbooks.

Kalshi★ 4.9

CFTC-regulatedSports event contractsLive trading

Polymarket US★ 4.6

CFTC-regulatedFully collateralizedNo margin or leverage

Robinhood★ 4.7

FanDuel Predicts★ 4.6

CFTC-regulatedAll 50 states + DCSports contracts in 17 states

DraftKings Predictions★ 4.6

CFTC-regulated48 states + DCSports contracts in 17 states

Crypto.com Event Contracts★ 4.5

CFTC-regulated10 major sportsUSD + crypto deposits

ProphetX★ 4.7

CFTC-regulatedPeer-to-peer sports exchangeSports-only contracts

Novig★ 4.8

CFTC-regulatedPeer-to-peer sports exchangeNo fee on pre-game trades

Sweepstakes Sportsbooks

Dual-currency social sportsbooks: play with free coins, or with a sweepstakes currency that can be redeemed for cash prizes where the operator's rules allow.

Fliff★ 4.6

Social sportsbookDual-currency (Fliff Coins + Cash)Mobile-first

Rebet★ 4.4

Social sportsbookDual-currencyMobile-first

Legal Status

In-person betting at tribal casinos since November 2021. Gov. Tony Evers signed AB 601 (2025 Wisconsin Act 247) on April 9, 2026, allowing statewide mobile betting as long as wagers are processed on servers on tribal land. Each tribe must amend its gaming compact and win federal approval before launch, and no app had launched as of November 2026. A lawsuit filed in August 2026 challenges the law under the state constitution.

Tax Information

Operator tax rateTribal compact

No state tax rate. Revenue flows through tribal-state gaming compacts, and federal law (IGRA) requires tribes to keep at least 60% of net revenue.

College Betting Restrictions

Varies by tribal compact; online terms not yet set.

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Frequently asked questions

Is online sports betting legal in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin allows retail (in-person) sports betting only. Statewide online and mobile sports betting is not yet available. In-person betting at tribal casinos since November 2021. Gov. Tony Evers signed AB 601 (2025 Wisconsin Act 247) on April 9, 2026, allowing statewide mobile betting as long as wagers are processed on servers on tribal land. Each tribe must amend its gaming compact and win federal approval before launch, and no app had launched as of November 2026. A lawsuit filed in August 2026 challenges the law under the state constitution.

What is the sports betting tax rate in Wisconsin?

No state tax rate. Revenue flows through tribal-state gaming compacts, and federal law (IGRA) requires tribes to keep at least 60% of net revenue.

Can I bet on college sports in Wisconsin?

Varies by tribal compact; online terms not yet set.

Can I use Kalshi in Wisconsin?

Yes. Kalshi is a CFTC-regulated prediction market available to Wisconsin residents. It offers sports event contracts under federal commodities regulation, separate from state-licensed sportsbooks.

Is ProphetX available in Wisconsin?

Yes. ProphetX, a CFTC-regulated peer-to-peer sports exchange, is available to Wisconsin residents.

What online betting options are available in Wisconsin?

Even though traditional online sportsbooks are not available in Wisconsin, you can access CFTC-regulated prediction markets (Kalshi, Polymarket US, Robinhood, FanDuel Predicts, DraftKings Predictions, Crypto.com Event Contracts, ProphetX, Novig) and sweepstakes sportsbooks (Fliff, Rebet). These operate under different regulatory frameworks than licensed sportsbooks.

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